Heydon: Forestry on peat is complex and must be science-led
Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said any changes to forestry programmes must be informed by science.
Some soils currently excluded from Ireland's forestry planting will contribute positively if planted, said agriculture minister Martin Heydon last week.
He revealed forestry on peat soils was being investigated in a €2.7m research programme, entitled 'Management of peatland forests for climate, biodiversity and water quality'. It is a four-year project, but there may be preliminary results within two years.
